William N. Goetzmann

William N. Goetzmann is the Edwin J. Beinecke Professor of Finance and Management Studies at the Yale School of Management. His research interests include Behavioral Finance, Financial Crises, Financial Markets, Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Private Equity, and Real Estate/Housing Markets. He teaches courses on portfolio management, alternative investments, real estate, and financial history. Goetzmann has authored and co-authored several books, including works on financial innovations and the history of finance. His current research focuses on alternative investing, factor investing, and the art market.

William Goetzmann is a professor at Yale University, known for his research in investment analysis, portfolio theory, and financial markets. His work explores topics such as equity portfolio diversification, performance persistence, and survivorship bias in performance studies. He has also investigated relative-value arbitrage, short sales, and global market correlations. Goetzmann's research includes studies on hedge funds, mutual fund styles, and the impact of cognitive dissonance on investor behavior. His publications examine market efficiency, performance manipulation, and the historical performance of global stock markets. His work provides insights into the dynamics of financial markets and investment strategies.